I can't imagine what this group was thinking, in 1962 naming themselves after a then-very-popular-and-famous soul group. But clearly they weren't thinking about achieving fame and fortune! :-) Which is too bad, because their sound anticipates funky soul and the no-holds-barred gospel singing style of Wilson Pickett. Pickett made his name as lead singer for similar outfit called the Falcons, and across town a singer called Bobby Womack was making noise heading a group called the Valentinos. There were various other groups doing this irresistible gospel-soul thing, including the Ohio Untouchables and, of course, the Isley Bros. But who knew The Impressions had got into the act as well? Certainly was news to me — though very good news!
Note: This single is from a large collection we've purchased whose records typically have mint or near-mint audio and near-mint vinyl. The labels are near mint as well, but the owner had a habit of writing a date in small print on the B side label.
